Details of your catches:

Jason caught 3 grass carp and a 46lb 8oz Mirror on the 1st day and then had nothing further that week fishing in peg 5. I caught nothing until Tuesday 16th when I had a 42lb 8oz Mirror and then caught a Mirror of 40lb 8oz on Wednesday and my final fish on Thursday, which was a Mirror of 46lb. I lost a good fish on the Saturday morning just before packing up. I was fishing in peg 1.

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

All fish were caught on either a A-Bait Great White wafter or a Great White snowman.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Facilities were excellent all round.

Were you happy with them?

Very happy yes. Huge freezer for bait if required, huge fridge and the shower is excellent.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Definitely recommend and we will be back when the weather has hopefully improved!

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Absolutely would recommend yes.

General Comments:

The weather was very much against us. as it was bloody cold at night for the time of year (down to 1-2 degrees some nights!) plus there was a cold Northerly wind blowing most of the week. On the one day we had some warmer weather, the lake seemed to wake up with fish activity, which was pretty much non-existent when it was cold. Medhi is an absolute gent and could not be more helpful or accommodating if he tried! He obviously knows the lake like the back of his hand so definitely take heed of any advice he will willingly give if you ask. Whoever is fortunate enough to be at the lake when the weather improves for an extended period will have an amazing week I am sure!

Details of your catches:

No fish out for me although another guy fishing the next swim had a stunning 53lb mirror

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

Fishing accurately is the key

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes..clean facilities everything in perfect working order and the shower and taps have hot running water

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Most definitely, it's an absolute gem

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Most definitely... very impressive service from Angling Lines. It was my first time fishing in France so I was a little apprehensive but angling lines were fantastic to deal with, so helpful throughout the whole trip, made me feel at ease

General Comments:

The trip was a terrific relaxing stress free break away for me and my son. I adapted easily to french driving... even though I didn't catch myself this time to see a 53lb immaculate mirror carp come out at the other swim was enough for me to go back ASAP as the lake holds massive immaculate carp. The venue is a credit to Medhi the owner who takes great care of the venue and is a thoroughly nice friendly, helpful chap. .

Details of your catches:

Only 1 fish out the whole week

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

DNA S7 Cured Evo Kit with a mesh bag of maxi mix pellet, out to the far margin in 2ft of water.

Were the facilities what you expected?

Better than expected.

Were you happy with them?

Very much so.

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes.

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes.

General Comments:

The owner Mehdi is a true gent and will help out any way he can... couldn't ask for a better host.

Details of your catches:

Three mirrors up to 54lb

Your best tactics/bait/rigs:

DNA baits PB and Wraysberry Popups over DNA Baits Switch boilie crumb, at very bottom of marginal shelf

Were the facilities what you expected?

Yes

Were you happy with them?

Yes very happy

Would you recommend the venue to a friend?

Yes definitely

Would you recommend the services to a friend?

Yes

General Comments:

Another very enjoyable trip to Old Oaks. I arrived during the stormy weather and this helped the fishing with 5 takes in the first 30 hours, unfortunately two were lost which is gutting given the average size of fish in this lake. After that the weather and the fishing calmed down, with a quiet last couple of days. But to catch fish of this size in January made it a great session. Cant wait to get back there!